Comments on: Quick & Easy Himalayan Salt Block Seared Flank Steak

By: Mark Bitterman

Mark Bitterman — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:18:44 +0000

Hi Krista – A salt block will not work on an induction stove, but you also don’t necessarily use it in the oven. As an enclosed space, it can trap moisture that is harmful to the block. It certainly can and has been done, but your block will not last as long. Works like a charm on the barbecue grill, though!

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:29:45 +0000

I have an induction stove top so how do I use the salt block in my oven? Specifically, how do I cook rib eye steaks? or is it just better to use the plate for serving, not cooking?

By: Mark Bitterman

Mark Bitterman — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:16:10 +0000

Stacy – You can use your salt block on both electric and gas stoves. With a gas stove, you just put it right on top, even with the flame touching the block. As far as electric stoves, I recommend using a metal spacer between the block and the heating element. Something like a grill tin or wok ring works very well. It’s best to have the block somewhere around 1/4 inch above the element. Otherwise, heating should be the same for both stoves: heat over 45 minutes, 15 minutes on low, then medium, then high. Happy cooking!

By: stacy

stacy — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:51:45 +0000

Can i use my slat block on a glass top stove, gas stove or both?

By: Mark Bitterman

Mark Bitterman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:27:57 +0000

Carol, You can absolutely throw your salt block on the grill to heat it, and then cook whatever you like on it. I just did shrimp and steak myself. It is a good idea to place the salt stone on the grill before you light the grill, so that the two heat up together, making it a more gradual process. Let me know if you have any questions! -Mark

By: carol levy

carol levy — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:42:13 +0000

wow, we just got the salt blocks at IlBelCarrello in Lexington, mo. I was out to Portland last Nov and visited your store, and told Charolette about it, and they visited this summer and bought your blocks. I am buying one, just want them all, and need to read about the cooking and serving. They are coming to dinner tonight, and I want to do something, so we can learn-I think I will start with the salt round with cheese and fruit to start. Then will buy one for the stove. What about the grill? I thought we could also use the oven, but, after reading your flyer, I see we cant. So, wondering about the grill-let me know. I love the new adventure in eating and cooking. Talking about it to customers at the store is fun, I just need to get more versed at it. any tips? Let us know. Thanks, Carol